United States ConstabularyThe Official HomeU.S. ARMYOF OCCUPATION1946 - GERMANY
AND AUSTRIA - 1952"We Served with
Honor and Pride"

During W.W.II, Germany was
destroyed.

Following the end of the war the people of Germany had no leadership, no law or
order, and there were many displaced persons. The country was in
desperate need of help. The United States Constabulary along with the 1st
Infantry Division formed the deterrent to Communism in Germany and
Austria. These were our first "Cold War Warriors". These
soldiers performed many of the functions that the German and Austrian
governments could not perform.The Constabulary
provided general military and civil security, patrolled the borders, seized
contraband and controlled displaced persons, among their other duties.

The United States Constabulary was phased
out in December 1952 having accomplished its mission. It had been truly
one of the elite forces of the U. S. Army and lived up to its motto,"Mobility,
Vigilance, Justice".

THE GERMANS REFERRED TO US AS:THE "BLITZ-POLIZEI" or "LIGHTNING POLICE"Some units referred to us as "Circle-C-Cowboys"WE WERE THE UNITED STATES CONSTABULARY ARMY-1946-1952.

From the beginning, the Constabulary set high standards for
itself. The troopers were to be selected from the best soldiers available, and
it was desired that all of them be volunteers. They were to be trained as
soldiers and policemen. They were to operate in an efficient, alert manner
calculated to inspire confidence and respect in all persons they met, whether
Germans, Allies, or Americans.

We are looking for anyone who served in the U.S.
Constabulary in Germany or Austria during 1946-1952. The objective of the
association is to bring camaraderie among old and new friends. This web
site has been designed and created in a manner to easily help bring old friends
together. You can find names
of many troopers and e-mail addresses.If you are a trooper, as you go through the pages
of our history, I am sure you will find it to bring back the memories you
thought you have lost. Here is a way you can connect and bond with
some of the most important years in your life, the years when you have served
in the U.S. Constabulary.

Members Discussion Board, a way to contact other
members!

If you are aMEMBERof the United States
Constabulary Association you may visit the Members
Discussion Board to read what is happeningin the Association and
post your suggestions, comments or questions!

Click on the INDEX LINKSbelow to read the History of
the U.S. Constabulary and stories from the troopers.
The Newest material posted will follow in the last INDEX BLOCK.
Be sure to check back again to catch the updates added to these pages.

Books
for sale.These books were written or recommended by members of the United
States Constabulary Association.

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the Title:

Title: "Forgotten Peacekeepers" by
John Capone. Following WWII, Germany
was in complete disarray. The U.S. Constabulary, through structure and commitment,
brought stability, security, hope, and restored law and order to the American
Zone of Occupation. The U.S. Constabulary was created specifically to assist
the American military government to restore law and order to a war torn country
and provide for the security of the German population.

Title: "History of the OrdensburgSonthofen ".
A wonderful book to read that covers the history on Sonthofen,
Germany, the Constabulary School. It is now available in English.

Title:
"THROUGH MOBILITY WE CONQUER" .
A lot of the chapter is from the recollections of General Albin
F. Irzyk. It is an interesting read, published by the
"UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY PRESS". Albin F. Irzyk is a member of the US Constabulary Association. [Be
sure to read Chapter 9 - U.S. Constabulary.]Title: "WHEN WHIPPOORWILLS CALLS". In this
true story of his life, John A. Bandy also writes of his U.S. Constabulary tour
in Germany. This book may be purchased by Barnes and Noble.com.

A
Tribute to my Dad,Gilbert MatherneI was touched by
his past and needed to share with others this feeling of inspiration which
lead me to create this Web Site.I also want to thank the members of the U. S. Constabulary
Association for giving me this opportunity of being theirAssistant Historian and Web Page Editor.Dated-2000Irene Moore

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